Good things come to those who wait, which certainly applies to last
April’s announcement that Wegmans is ;nally opening a store in lower
Montgomery County. The new market will be situated at the corner of
Halpine Road and Rockville Pike in Twinbrook Quarter, a yet-to-be-built

18-acre mixed-use development with a promenade and park. Wegmans
is seeking up to 90,000 square feet for the Rockville store, which will
open sometime after 2019 (there’s no date yet). Compared with other
Wegmans in less densely developed areas, the store will have “a bit of
a smaller footprint,” says company spokeswoman Valerie Fox, “but with
all the same bells and whistles.” Since 2013, when a Wegmans opened
in Germantown, residents have gotten a taste of what makes the place
such a destination, including its standout produce, bakery, cheese and
prepared-foods departments, a high-quality house brand, reasonable
prices and great customer service.

MOST ANTICIPATED
SUPERMARKET OPENING

E;i;ors’ Pic;s:FOOD & DRINK

After the holidays, some people swear
to never, ever overeat again, but the
unlimited small plates at Buena Vida
are an irresistible and delicious deal
($35 at dinner and brunch, $20 at
lunch). Many diners let the kitchen
and waitstaff make the selections, so
if you do, make sure they include the
tuna ceviche, sweet corn empanadas,
;ngerling sweet potato tostones,
chicharron de pescado and steak
alambre taco. The lively, colorful
setting and the margaritas will tamper
winter doldrums, and the gym will
always be there tomorrow.